Saudi Arabia’s King Salman inaugurated the Riyadh Metro project on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to enhance urban mobility, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The metro, set to open to the public on Dec. 1, will serve as the centerpiece of the Saudi capital’s public transportation network.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has inaugurated the Riyadh Metro, the backbone of the capital’s public transport network. King Salman viewed on Wednesday an introductory video about the Riyadh Metro — one of the Kingdom’s major projects during his prosperous reign — distinguished by its standout design and technological features,

The metro will be available for public use from December 1 and will operate daily from 6 a.m. to midnight. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman inaugurates Riyadh Metro. infrastructure, King Salman, public transport,

The Riyadh Metro, Saudi Arabia's first underground railway system, is projected to initially accommodate 1.2 million passengers per day, with an eventual planned capacity of up to

Saudi Arabia has begun operations of the Riyadh Metro, which is expected to help reduce traffic and boost the value of commercial and residential real estate in the city. The first phase of the driverless transport system,